On February 22, 2024, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) selected a total of nine companies for the “Open Innovation Challenge TSUBASA,” an open call for Japanese startup companies considering expansion into the Latin America and Caribbean region that was held from October 18 to December 15, 2023. The decision was made to provide support…
Ecute Akihabara to open in spring 2025; approximately 20 stores on the site of the former food and beverage zone inside the ticket gates of JR Akihabara Station
JR East Cross Station Development Company announced that it has started construction of Ecute Akihabara, an eco-friendly commercial facility at Akihabara Station (Sotokanda 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), aiming to open in spring 2025. This is the 16th facility under the “ecute” brand to be opened at terminal stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and approximately 20…
The second installment of “Disney Vehicle Factory” is now available. Get your very own Mickey, Minnie or Donald designed Tomica!
Tokyo Disneyland began selling the second series of products at the DISNEY VEHICLE FACTORY in the Toy Station, a specialty toy store, on April 15, 2012. By combining each of the three types of bodies and three different colored seats, you can create your own “Disney Vehicle Collection . A total of nine types will…
ANA raises fuel surcharge. Hawaii 22,500 yen, Korea 4,000 yen.
ANA has applied to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for a revision of the applicable fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be applied to tickets issued between June 1 and July 31. The two-month average Singapore kerosene market price for February-March 2024 was $102.81 per barrel. Multiplying this by the average exchange rate…
Ace commemorates the 20th anniversary of the domestically produced “Proteka” suitcase with a commemorative model. Stalia CXR 20th LTD” with image of Hokkaido sky.
Ace will release “Stalia CXR 20th LTD,” a gradation print suitcase inspired by the skies of Hokkaido, Japan, on April 20 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Japanese-made PROTECA travel bag. It will be available at Ace directly-managed stores, online stores, and major department stores nationwide. The body is made of polycarbonate and ABS…
John Master Organic’s popular items are now available in Disney designs! Hair care, lip care, and fragrances are also available!
john masters organics will release hair care, fragrance, and lip care products with limited Disney designs. Lip calm” (1,980 yen each), to be released on April 25, will come in two designs, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. The original citrus scent is refreshing and clean, while the raspberry scent is sweet and sour with a…
For GW souvenirs! 13 brands of popular sweets and other items will be open for a limited time at Tokyo Station’s Eki-naka
Brand offering T-shirts in matching sizes for parents and children Sales floor: “Kinrin no Hiroba” on the 1st floor below ground outside ticket gates Period: April 25 – May 26, 2024 Make Art Your Zoo Bag specialty store with lightweight, easy-to-use, and unique products. Sales floor: “Iki” in Ecute Tokyo, 1st floor inside ticket gates…
docomo, “EVERING” Smart Ring with Visa touch payment support. Plans to support buses and trains.
NTT DOCOMO and EVERING will release EVERING, a smart ring compatible with Visa touch payment, at select docomo Shops from early May onward. EVERING” is a ring-shaped wearable device with a cashless function that allows users to make contactless purchases without having to take out their wallets, credit cards, or smartphones, and can be used…
Walking the streets of Olomouc, Czech Republic, where European history is etched. Churches and castles, and the Holy Trinity Pillar, a World Heritage Site.
Many Japanese tourists visiting the Czech Republic seem to stay only in Prague, the capital city. It is true that Prague has many attractions such as the Old Town, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle. However, there are still many other attractive cities in the Czech Republic that are not well known! This is the third…
Nitori’s stick-type mobile battery. Weighs less than 100g and can be stored in a cosmetic pouch.
Nitori released a “stick-type mobile battery. It is priced at 1990 yen. It will be available in three colors: white, black, and mocha. The compact mobile battery, measuring approximately 2.9 cm in width, 11.3 cm in length, and 95 g in weight, is small enough to fit in a cosmetic pouch. A strap holder is…